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ijen0311 · 7 January 2009, 10:18 AM

So I know you all will understand my pain

Wore my SD to work today for the first time. Talking to a co-worker-

Him: What kind of watch is that?
Me: Sea-dweller
Him: (Looks at watch) Where did you get it?
Me: Jacksonville AD
Him: I get mine from a guy who gets them off a truck
Me: Ohhhhhh
Him: Does yours have a skeleton back?
Me: (LOL) Umm, no
Him: Ohh (eye roll)

He was acting like MY SD was a fake! What the

toph · 7 January 2009, 10:19 AM

he just doesn't know any better- feel privileged

kcmo · 7 January 2009, 10:20 AM

Just hopeless!

ijen0311 · 7 January 2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

he just doesn't know any better- feel privileged

I know! At least I took the high road and didn't call him out.

But I still wanted to kick him in the shins and run away

toph · 7 January 2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

I know! At least I took the high road and didn't call him out.

But I still wanted to kick him in the shins and run away

Now that would have been childish... you should have slapped him

ROLEX MAN · 7 January 2009, 10:23 AM

It's great when others think that, I love it!!!!!!

A friend of mine is a millionaire who wears Chinese fakes, he thinks mine is to!!

I can't be bothered educating dumb people!!

slvrstar · 7 January 2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

So I know you all will understand my pain

Wore my SD to work today for the first time. Talking to a co-worker-

Him: What kind of watch is that?
Me: Sea-dweller
Him: (Looks at watch) Where did you get it?
Me: Jacksonville AD
Him: I get mine from a guy who gets them off a truck
Me: Ohhhhhh
Him: Does yours have a skeleton back?
Me: (LOL) Umm, no
Him: Ohh (eye roll)

He was acting like MY SD was a fake! What the

Dude, don't worry about it. Like 50 cent says "if they hate, then let them hate and watch your money pile up". Don't fault the guy for ignorance. Be a bigger person.

ijen0311 · 7 January 2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Now that would have been childish... you should have slapped him

Knock him with the watch. THEN he'd know it's real

I'm not really upset... I was more irritated that HE asked ME about MY watch and then had the nerve to insinuate it was fake.

toph · 7 January 2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Knock him with the watch. THEN he'd know it's real

I'm not really upset... I was more irritated that HE asked ME about MY watch and then had the nerve to insinuate it was fake.

A real rolex to him is probably not something he would ever consider, probably like flying to the moon. So I would think that he assumes that only multi millionaires buy rolexes

Dalton · 7 January 2009, 10:49 AM

I would have smiled and escalated the conversation to a friendly game of Show me yours, I'll show u mine.

Doug507 · 7 January 2009, 10:49 AM

One of my co-workers last week "outed" my 14060M as a fake - his proof? REAL Rolex Submariners have a cyclops! Wish I knew that before I blew all that money!

wfmovies · 7 January 2009, 11:23 AM

A friend asked to see my watch and throught it was a fake because the back was plain. Maybe he was expecting a hologram or an official stamp of some kind or something.

frostie · 7 January 2009, 11:38 AM

ooooooohhh i have humiliated lots of people that wear fakes

They were showing off their fake watches and when i told to everybody that their watch is a fake their facial expression was priceless

I HATE IT when people show off their fake rolexes

I've been asked a couple of times if my rolex is genuine and my reply is " I am offended by your question " or " YES it is ! "

swissautopro · 7 January 2009, 12:10 PM

Haven't you heard the latest? The "guy" on the back of a truck is a lot more trustworthy than that AD with the multimillion dollar storefront! Hell, I just bought a brand spankin' new kidney from a guy on the back of a truck yesterday. Didn't get his name, but that kidney works great ... and what a deal!!!

mretzloff · 7 January 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

ooooooohhh i have humiliated lots of people that wear fakes

They were showing off their fake watches and when i told to everybody that their watch is a fake their facial expression was priceless

I HATE IT when people show off their fake rolexes

I've been asked a couple of times if my rolex is genuine and my reply is " I am offended by your question " or " YES it is ! "

You deserve a metal

ijen0311 · 7 January 2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swissautopro

Haven't you heard the latest? The "guy" on the back of a truck is a lot more trustworthy than that AD with the multimillion dollar storefront! Hell, I just bought a brand spankin' new kidney from a guy on the back of a truck yesterday. Didn't get his name, but that kidney works great ... and what a deal!!!

LOL, he said "they have laminated pics of the watches and then if you select one someone brings it out. This is because they afraid of being stolen."

I'm sure that's why....

Whiskey · 7 January 2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

LOL, he said "they have laminated pics of the watches and then if you select one someone brings it out. This is because they afraid of being stolen."

I'm sure that's why....

Did you ask him what he paid for it?

Rolexitis · 7 January 2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

It's great when others think that, I love it!!!!!!

A friend of mine is a millionaire who wears Chinese fakes, he thinks mine is to!!

I can't be bothered educating dumb people!!

hflee55 · 7 January 2009, 01:09 PM

Sigh! some people are just clueless.

Wingshooter · 7 January 2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

One of my co-workers last week "outed" my 14060M as a fake - his proof? REAL Rolex Submariners have a cyclops! Wish I knew that before I blew all that money!

I had the same thing happen to me alog with the "second proof" of real ones are certified. COSC... I said thanks for the advice with my ever so common shit'eatin grin.

The fiancee was wearing the old 14060 on the NATO and someone gave her crap about the strap... we laughed and left.

ArizonaHD · 7 January 2009, 01:15 PM

Handled very well Jen. People in the general public are misinformed and believe that the fakes are made by the same company that makes watches for Rolex(a Lie). And Rolex wants you to believe that every fake sold supports hamas, hezbollah etc(a Lie). None of the rheoric is true. The difference between a fake and a genuine Rolex is Quality, ruggedness, durability (and a couple thousand bucks). You buy a Rolex for its quality, people buy fakes for image. By the way why do people assume my Baume Mercier is more expensive than my Seadweller or my Daytona... I hear "Baume Mercier it sounds expensive"

2th Dr · 7 January 2009, 01:46 PM

I would have asked him "do you know how to spot a fake Rolex?" and the proceeded to shoot his down, but obviously, you are a much better person than me Jen! Kudos to you!

madrin · 7 January 2009, 03:11 PM

whenever that happens I usually wait a couple days and then express interest in buying the watch. I live where there is an AD who authenticates for free for prior customers. Now, I know it's immature, but I'M immature....I fully admit it, and on the single occasion when some buffoon actually took me up on it, it was sincerely beautiful to witness someone who really ought to know better go down in flames when educated in the finer points of Rolex authentication.

.....I think the AD likes the humorous break in the day as well....

-JC

Black Knight · 7 January 2009, 04:45 PM

This has not happened yet to me, but I anticipate that it will after reading this post and others like it. I was a bit sheepish to wear it at work to, but my 'crew' at work actually took to it well, and complimented me on it etc. Of course 2 of them own Rollies, a Gold Daytona and an LV, so now I kinda fit in.
Nonetheless, I wonder what my reaction will be when challanged about the authenticity of my GMT ll. We'll see I guess.
Sounds like you handled it well, and good job on that front.
Wear it in good health - as always.

marshallr47 · 7 January 2009, 04:48 PM

Funny. People don't know what they don't know. We have each other here on TRF....thank God.

DHLChief · 8 January 2009, 08:12 AM

You can't fix stupid!

JJ Irani · 8 January 2009, 08:15 AM

Don't worry about it, Jen.....just ignore such people!!

Wolfgang427 · 8 January 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

LOL, he said "they have laminated pics of the watches and then if you select one someone brings it out. This is because they afraid of being stolen."

I'm sure that's why....

I wonder when that vending machine truck AD will come by my city?

Deep Sea · 8 January 2009, 08:33 AM

I have had several people here in Mexico call my LV a fake, because it has a green bezel.

I tell them I'm disappointed in the watch also, because the bezel was black when I bought it, and turned green over time. Damn cheap imitations!

joe100 · 8 January 2009, 08:35 AM

Like those iPod vending machines...

7 January 2009, 10:18 AM	#1
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	UGH! Need to vent... So I know you all will understand my pain Wore my SD to work today for the first time. Talking to a co-worker- Him: What kind of watch is that? Me: Sea-dweller Him: (Looks at watch) Where did you get it? Me: Jacksonville AD Him: I get mine from a guy who gets them off a truck Me: Ohhhhhh Him: Does yours have a skeleton back? Me: (LOL) Umm, no Him: Ohh (eye roll) He was acting like MY SD was a fake! What the

7 January 2009, 10:19 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	he just doesn't know any better- feel privileged __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

7 January 2009, 10:23 AM	#6
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: land down under Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,685	It's great when others think that, I love it!!!!!! A friend of mine is a millionaire who wears Chinese fakes, he thinks mine is to!! I can't be bothered educating dumb people!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

7 January 2009, 10:49 AM	#11
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	One of my co-workers last week "outed" my 14060M as a fake - his proof? REAL Rolex Submariners have a cyclops! Wish I knew that before I blew all that money! __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

7 January 2009, 11:38 AM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	ooooooohhh i have humiliated lots of people that wear fakes They were showing off their fake watches and when i told to everybody that their watch is a fake their facial expression was priceless I HATE IT when people show off their fake rolexes I've been asked a couple of times if my rolex is genuine and my reply is " I am offended by your question " or " YES it is ! " __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

7 January 2009, 10:20 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Just hopeless!

7 January 2009, 10:49 AM	#10
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	I would have smiled and escalated the conversation to a friendly game of Show me yours, I'll show u mine.

7 January 2009, 11:23 AM	#12
wfmovies Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 35	A friend asked to see my watch and throught it was a fake because the back was plain. Maybe he was expecting a hologram or an official stamp of some kind or something.

7 January 2009, 12:10 PM	#14
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Haven't you heard the latest? The "guy" on the back of a truck is a lot more trustworthy than that AD with the multimillion dollar storefront! Hell, I just bought a brand spankin' new kidney from a guy on the back of a truck yesterday. Didn't get his name, but that kidney works great ... and what a deal!!! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

7 January 2009, 01:09 PM	#19
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Sigh! some people are just clueless.

7 January 2009, 01:15 PM	#21
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Handled very well Jen. People in the general public are misinformed and believe that the fakes are made by the same company that makes watches for Rolex(a Lie). And Rolex wants you to believe that every fake sold supports hamas, hezbollah etc(a Lie). None of the rheoric is true. The difference between a fake and a genuine Rolex is Quality, ruggedness, durability (and a couple thousand bucks). You buy a Rolex for its quality, people buy fakes for image. By the way why do people assume my Baume Mercier is more expensive than my Seadweller or my Daytona... I hear "Baume Mercier it sounds expensive"

7 January 2009, 01:46 PM	#22
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I would have asked him "do you know how to spot a fake Rolex?" and the proceeded to shoot his down, but obviously, you are a much better person than me Jen! Kudos to you!

7 January 2009, 03:11 PM	#23
madrin Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ca. Watch: 16610 SS Posts: 36	whenever that happens I usually wait a couple days and then express interest in buying the watch. I live where there is an AD who authenticates for free for prior customers. Now, I know it's immature, but I'M immature....I fully admit it, and on the single occasion when some buffoon actually took me up on it, it was sincerely beautiful to witness someone who really ought to know better go down in flames when educated in the finer points of Rolex authentication. .....I think the AD likes the humorous break in the day as well.... -JC Last edited by madrin; 7 January 2009 at 03:14 PM.. Reason: typo

7 January 2009, 04:45 PM	#24
Black Knight Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vegas Watch: GMT ll, A (Coke) Z Posts: 89	This has not happened yet to me, but I anticipate that it will after reading this post and others like it. I was a bit sheepish to wear it at work to, but my 'crew' at work actually took to it well, and complimented me on it etc. Of course 2 of them own Rollies, a Gold Daytona and an LV, so now I kinda fit in. Nonetheless, I wonder what my reaction will be when challanged about the authenticity of my GMT ll. We'll see I guess. Sounds like you handled it well, and good job on that front. Wear it in good health - as always.

7 January 2009, 04:48 PM	#25
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Funny. People don't know what they don't know. We have each other here on TRF....thank God. __________________ Ron

8 January 2009, 08:12 AM	#26
DHLChief Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Walt Location: Minneapolis Watch: Savings Vaporize Posts: 268	You can't fix stupid!

8 January 2009, 08:15 AM	#27
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Don't worry about it, Jen.....just ignore such people!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 January 2009, 08:33 AM	#29
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I have had several people here in Mexico call my LV a fake, because it has a green bezel. I tell them I'm disappointed in the watch also, because the bezel was black when I bought it, and turned green over time. Damn cheap imitations! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

8 January 2009, 08:35 AM	#30
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Like those iPod vending machines...

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